Bay View Elementary

Summary:

Bay View Elementary is a public elementary school in Norfolk, Virginia, serving 548 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Norfolk City Public Schools district, which is ranked 105 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bay View Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 49.27% White, 21.17% African American, and 15.69% Hispanic. Academically, the school generally performs better than the district and state averages on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, with a 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 61.63% compared to the district's 56.74% and the state's 70.11%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 to 15.6 over the past three years, lower than nearby schools like Norview Elementary and Suburban Park Elementary. However, Bay View has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 64.74% in 2021-2022 to 97.81% in 2022-2023, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families.

Despite its relatively strong academic performance, Bay View Elementary's statewide ranking has been declining, from a high of 460 out of 1,096 Virginia elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 934 out of 1,114 in 2023-2024. The school also shows significant disparities in the performance of different student subgroups, with its White students ranking 921 out of 979 Virginia elementary schools, while its African American students ranked 439 out of 588. Compared to nearby schools, Bay View generally performs better academically, but some schools, such as Tarrallton Elementary, have outperformed Bay View in certain areas, suggesting that the school could learn from their practices and strategies.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1434 Bay View Blvd
       Norfolk, VA  23503


(757) 531-3030

District: Norfolk City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
934th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,469 Help


Students who attend Bay View Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Azalea Gardens Middle
High:    Norview High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  502

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.8%
African American:
23.1%
Hispanic:
20.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Bay View Elementary ranks worse than 83.8% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 15th among 29 ranked elementary schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.69. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bay View Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.8%), African American (23.1%), Hispanic (20.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bay View Elementary is 13.9. 26 elementary schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bay View Elementary is $10,469, which is the 7th highest among 29 elementary schools in the Norfolk City Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bay View Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bay View Elementary 934th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Bay View Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Norfolk City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Norfolk City Public Schools 105th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bay View Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bay View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 27.68 895th 1062 15.7%
2006 48.21 645th 1071 39.8%
2007 42.78 711th 1083 34.3%
2008 36.35 807th 1081 25.3%
2009 29.58 920th 1082 15.0%
2010 48.20 676th 1113 39.3%
2011 47.87 662nd 1117 40.7%
2012 54.35 552nd 1117 50.6%
2013 46.04 661st 1120 41.0%
2014 57.64 482nd 1110 56.6%
2015 56.13 546th 1100 50.4%
2016 60.07 460th 1096 58.0%
2017 44.12 699th 1099 36.4%
2018 55.50 552nd 1097 49.7%
2019 60.51 488th 1105 55.8%
2021 50.45 587th 1103 46.8%
2022 54.49 542nd 1109 51.1%
2023 40.31 717th 1114 35.6%
2024 20.69 934th 1114 16.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bay View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 33.89 175th 247 29.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bay View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 29.89 795th 1036 23.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bay View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.75 640th 1100 41.8%
2024 18.18 950th 1098 13.5%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Bay View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.33 82nd 182 54.9%
2024 49.87 121st 195 37.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bay View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.39 754th 1093 31.0%
2024 27.93 859th 1101 22.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Bay View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.29 294th 579 49.2%
2024 34.82 439th 588 25.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bay View Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.85 733rd 984 25.5%
2024 12.64 921st 979 5.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Bay View Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Bay View Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 753 753
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 830 830
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 734 734
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 753 753
1993 495 136 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 650
1994 528 155 6 9 1 n/a n/a 0 699
1995 510 188 12 20 1 n/a n/a 0 731
1996 510 188 12 20 1 n/a n/a 0 731
1997 492 194 6 16 2 n/a n/a 0 710
1998 517 220 8 15 3 n/a n/a 0 763
1999 512 198 10 12 5 n/a n/a 0 737
2000 519 247 8 23 3 n/a n/a -4 796
2001 509 275 12 24 3 n/a n/a 0 823
2002 499 259 15 41 4 n/a n/a 0 818
2003 499 259 15 41 4 n/a n/a 0 818
2004 465 248 17 51 4 n/a n/a 0 785
2005 420 264 14 44 2 n/a n/a 0 744
2006 400 232 22 42 3 n/a n/a 0 699
2007 425 149 15 47 1 n/a n/a 82 719
2008 413 186 20 58 1 n/a n/a 92 770
2009 390 189 13 53 1 n/a n/a 97 743
2010 376 179 8 59 2 n/a n/a 81 705
2011 370 173 8 82 11 4 65 0 713
2012 385 200 13 75 9 5 76 0 763
2013 357 191 13 82 8 7 75 0 733
2014 369 194 9 58 4 4 85 0 723
2015 371 196 4 66 5 3 89 0 734
2016 344 211 3 83 3 4 82 0 730
2017 343 205 3 92 3 1 76 0 723
2018 319 173 8 86 3 2 77 0 668
2019 285 155 5 104 5 1 79 0 634
2020 296 145 3 106 7 1 69 0 627
2021 254 124 2 91 6 0 60 0 537
2022 253 118 4 77 7 0 60 0 519
2023 270 116 3 86 4 0 69 0 548
2024 215 116 2 105 2 1 61 0 502

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bay View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 753 38.3 19.6 n/a
1990 830 40.3 20.5 n/a
1991 734 35.8 20.5 n/a
1992 753 36.5 20.6 n/a
1993 650 34.8 18.7 n/a
1994 699 38.1 n/a 35.3
1995 731 n/a 0.0 37.6
1996 731 n/a 0.0 37.6
1997 710 n/a 0.0 37.2
1998 763 n/a 0.0 39.7
1999 737 41.0 18.0 47.4
2000 796 n/a 0.0 60.1
2001 823 49.0 16.8 50.5
2002 818 55.0 14.9 45.2
2003 818 55.0 14.9 45.2
2004 785 46.0 17.1 45.6
2005 744 49.0 15.2 41.1
2006 699 48.0 14.6 39.6
2007 719 52.3 13.7 48.8
2008 770 46.0 16.7 49.9
2009 743 46.0 16.2 54.3
2010 705 44.0 16.0 57.4
2011 713 42.0 16.9 48.2
2012 763 40.8 18.6 50.7
2013 733 41.9 17.4 55.5
2014 723 39.9 18.0 55.9
2015 734 46.0 15.9 51.6
2016 730 46.0 15.8 51.8
2017 723 47.4 15.2 52.8
2018 668 42.8 15.5 58.4
2019 634 42.1 15.0 53.9
2020 627 40.9 15.3 53.6
2021 537 35.5 15.1 n/a
2022 519 33.6 15.4 64.7
2023 548 35.0 15.6 97.8
2024 502 36.0 13.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bay View Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 753 38.3 19.6 n/a
1990 830 40.3 20.5 n/a
1991 734 35.8 20.5 n/a
1992 753 36.5 20.6 n/a
1993 650 34.8 18.7 n/a
1994 699 38.1 n/a 35.3
1995 731 n/a 0.0 37.6
1996 731 n/a 0.0 37.6
1997 710 n/a 0.0 37.2
1998 763 n/a 0.0 39.7
1999 737 41.0 18.0 47.4
2000 796 n/a 0.0 60.1
2001 823 49.0 16.8 50.5
2002 818 55.0 14.9 45.2
2003 818 55.0 14.9 45.2
2004 785 46.0 17.1 45.6
2005 744 49.0 15.2 41.1
2006 699 48.0 14.6 39.6
2007 719 52.3 13.7 48.8
2008 770 46.0 16.7 49.9
2009 743 46.0 16.2 54.3
2010 705 44.0 16.0 57.4
2011 713 42.0 16.9 48.2
2012 763 40.8 18.6 50.7
2013 733 41.9 17.4 55.5
2014 723 39.9 18.0 55.9
2015 734 46.0 15.9 51.6
2016 730 46.0 15.8 51.8
2017 723 47.4 15.2 52.8
2018 668 42.8 15.5 58.4
2019 634 42.1 15.0 53.9
2020 627 40.9 15.3 53.6
2021 537 35.5 15.1 n/a
2022 519 33.6 15.4 64.7
2023 548 35.0 15.6 97.8
2024 502 36.0 13.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bay View Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $925 (13.1%) $6,144 (86.9%) $7,068
2020 $707 (9.4%) $6,795 (90.6%) $7,502
2021 $3,538 (33.8%) $6,932 (66.2%) $10,469

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bay View Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 488th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 717th of 1114 Elementary schools
 20.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bay View Elementary)9449.3
 44.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)7555.3
 19.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Bay View Elementary)8149.3
 31.8%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6357.8
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bay View Elementary)8356.7
 26.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)7555.6
 19.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Bay View Elementary)7653.3
 22.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6762.4
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bay View Elementary)8573.4
 11.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Norfolk City Public Schools)6949.6
 19.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Bay View Elementary)8172.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (Norfolk City Public Schools)6651
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Bay View Elementary)7665.4
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Reading (Norfolk City Public Schools)6560.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students634548
 13.6%
African American155116
 25.2%
American Indian54
 20%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic10486
 17.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White285270
 5.3%
Two or More Races7969
 12.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.9%97.8%
 43.9%


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Bay View Elementary ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 502 students attended Bay View Elementary.

Students who attend Bay View Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Azalea Gardens Middle
High : Norview High

Students at Bay View Elementary are 43% White, 23% African American, 21% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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